Dorene Larson MacIlroy

MacIlroy, Dorene L., 82, October 15, 2009.  Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton.
    HOULTON – Dorene L MacIlroy, 82, wife of the late Robert MacIlroy, died Thursday, Oct 15, 2009, at her residence at Madigan  Estates. She passed quietly from this world, with family and friends at her side, into the promise of a better life forever. Dorene was born on September 9, 1927, at Stockholm, the middle child of Albin and Pearle (Burns) Larson.
    She is survived by her older brother, Kenneth, who has assisted and guided her in the last few years of her life. Her younger brother, Harold (Bud) Larson, passed away a few years ago. She had only one child, Brian and his wife, Diane, who live in Largo, FL. Other family include half brother and sisters and their extended families, Robert, Larry, Rodney, David, Joan MacAfee, Linda Fitzpatrick and Barbara Spellman. She will be missed by her nephew Terrence D. Larson and special friends, Diane Bates and Rae Ann Hutchinson.
    She was a graduate of Houlton High School class of 1944 and went on to further training at Fisher College in Boston. Most of her adult life was spent as a librarian at Cary Library in Houlton and later at the City Library in Brewer. She was a member of the State Library Asssociation and participated in their activities.She was an avid reader and loved to play bridge and other card games. After retirement she returned to Houlton to be closer to her many friends and memories.
    Funeral services were held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, at Bowers Funeral Home, 10 Water Street, Houlton with the Rev. Jesse Drysdale officiating. A gathering for fellowship followed. Gifts can be made in her memory to Cary Library, 107 Main Street, Houlton ME 04730 or charity of your choice, c/o Bowers Funeral Home, PO Box 579, Houlton ME 04730.